Topic: Memphis Tigers Football
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November 2018
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Memphis still has some hopes of representing the West Division in the American Athletic Conference Championship game after a win over SMU Friday night. The defense was the key, particularly at stopping the run. -
Memphis-SMU video trophy a point of pride
Matthew Haron arrived in Memphis two years ago as director of football video and wanted to establish a tradition similar to one he had at previous schools. -
SMU survived 0-3 start to still have shot at AAC West title
SMU coach Sonny Dykes and his players know what’s possible. Beat Memphis Friday night and Tulsa next weekend and they will be 6-2 in the American Athletic Conference -
Memphis creative and consistent in the red zone
Facing a third-and-4 from the Tulsa 5-yard line, Memphis head coach Mike Norvell called a play dormant in his playbook since he was offensive coordinator at Arizona State. -
Memphis Tigers quarterback update: White moving well, Quinn learning the offense
Quarterback Brady White, much like every other Tiger, needed the bye week after the loss to Missouri to rest and recuperate. Head coach Mike Norvell knew his quarterback was “a little banged up” and needed some relief after a brutal stretch of football. -
Silverfield content with state of current and future offensive line room
Memphis offensive line coach Ryan Silverfield steps into his offensive line room and is comfortable with the old and new faces he sees, no matter the situation. -
Three Points of Emphasis: Hard work pays off for Tigers
Memphis (6-4, 3-3 American Athletic Conference) rolled over Tulsa (2-8, 1-5 AAC) 47-21 Saturday afternoon. -
Memphis bowls over Tulsa assuring postseason eligibility
Memphis’ (6-4, 3-3 American Athletic Conference) blowout of Tulsa (2-8, 1-5 AAC) was a season-best performance for the Tigers defense. -
Audible: Tigers trying to win for today and tomorrow
Let’s start with an honest self-assessment: The Memphis Tigers did not expect to be 5-4, did not imagine losing at Tulane and, in the wake of the way the Midshipmen’s season has veered off course, probably can’t believe they lost at Navy. -
Memphis screen game taking advantage of aggressive defense
Memphis center Drew Kyser led the way for running back Darrell Henderson on the first drive of the 59-41 win over East Carolina. -
Hard work – not magic – needed to fix Tigers’ defense
Head coach Mike Norvell believes there’s no magical solution for what ails the Memphis defense. Only one thing can change the Tigers’ fortunes – hard work. -
Memphis defense struggles in first road win; 3 points of emphasis
Memphis (5-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) fought off a scrappy East Carolina (2-6, 0-5 AAC) for a 59-41 road win Saturday afternoon. -
Tigers use running of Henderson, receiving of Coxie to defeat Pirates 59-41
The Memphis Tigers (5-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) won their first road game of the season in a back-and-forth and points-filled contest with the East Carolina Pirates (2-6, 0-5 AAC). -
Five Questions: Linebackers coach Symons takes stock of linebackers
Memphis (4-4, 1-3 American Athletic Conference) goes on the road to take on East Carolina (2-5, 0-4 AAC) this weekend. Linebacker coach Scott Symons answered this week's five quick questions. -
Jones aiding in building a foundation of local prospects
The helicopter navigated through the baseball lights and utility wires to touch down on the front lawn of the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 26. -
Tigers pick up another defensive end in Ducksworth
Three-star defensive end Wardalis Ducksworth became the second prospect to commit to the Tigers this week.
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October 2018
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The approach and philosophy of Mike Norvell’s play calling in Tigers offense
The South Alabama defense was focused on Tiger running back Darrell Henderson – among the nation’s leading rushers – as the 5-foot-9 junior headed right on a sweep, the Jaguar defense flowing that way to hinder Henderson. -
After a walk-on-type Tiger career, Cooper Williams continues in football looking to coach
The Memphis Tigers were rolling over Missouri State in the first game of the 2015 season and fans had started leaving Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium early, getting a jump on the traffic. -
Healing Henderson facing aggressive Pirates defense
Head coach Mike Norvell thought star running back Darrell Henderson was headed for the endzone when he burst into open space against the Missouri defense. -
Cole Mashburn to enroll early and join Tigers in January
Three-star defensive end Cole Mashburn from Norman, Oklahoma, plans to enroll early at Memphis, joining the Tigers in January, according to multiple sources. -
At 4-4, Memphis Tigers have shown only glimpses of team they imagined
Not so long ago, optimism about the 2018 Memphis football season was a given. The Tigers were the pick to win the American Athletic Conference West Division title. And a midseason home game vs. UCF offered the opportunity to make a statement this season while dishing out a little payback for last season. -
McBride waiting for chance while building a bit of a brash swagger
When quarterback Brady McBride arrived at the University of Memphis, he didn’t want to be a problem or seen as a ‘needy freshman’ so he picked the first number offered to him. That happened to be the No. 4. -
Morning After: Three of many issues after Tigers loss to Mizzou
Memphis moved to 4-4, 1-3 in the American Athletic Conference with a 65-33 non-conference loss to Missouri (4-3, 0-3 SEC) in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday. The performance was the worst of the season for the U of M, which sits at .500. Beyond that there are injury concerns as the Tigers head into an open date before facing East Carolina. -
5 Questions: Wide receivers coach Desmond Lindsey evaluates receiving corps
Memphis wide receivers coach Desmond Lindsey joined the Tigers after two seasons at Southern Mississippi, where he coached receivers and tight ends. -
Tigers by any other name, Memphis high school players find success at Missouri
Running back Tyler Badie is a Tiger. He was probably always going to be a Tiger. It’s just that at the last moment, he changed his stripes and flipped from Memphis to Missouri.
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